I can't squat.

[robert da strongman]

yeah it hurts...but helped my box squatting immensely. learned it from a yoga instructor. she was very flexible....hehehe

[militantmuscle]

Stav T., I think the best way for us to help you is since we cannot see you, could you post a video of you attempting to squat? Have the cameraman zoom in on you from different angles, the front (particularly your shoulders, knees, and feet) the side (back, knees and feet) and the back (heels, glutes, knees and back). Maybe then we can see what the issue is and try to resolve it.

[Stavman]

yeah it hurts...but helped my box squatting immensely. learned it from a yoga instructor. she was very flexible....hehehe

Tee hee. I love yoga class.

Stav T., I think the best way for us to help you is since we cannot see you, could you post a video of you attempting to squat? Have the cameraman zoom in on you from different angles, the front (particularly your shoulders, knees, and feet) the side (back, knees and feet) and the back (heels, glutes, knees and back). Maybe then we can see what the issue is and try to resolve it.

I know the problem now. It is my weak ass hips lol. I will do box squats and keep you all updated.

[robert da strongman]

it was fun after...the instructor was my ex....

[Womanthrower]

Try front squats, man. I'm 6'4" and I've been attempting squats for about a year now and I'm only just starting to get them to not feel awkward. But front squats for me, just.. heh, they're amazing. It's like I'm gliding on rails. It takes care of all the imbalances I have doing regular squats. Apparently that's already been mentioned. Disregard

[Big Al]

I'm 6'3 and front squats are work great for me, doing around 250lbs 8-10 reps, but going all the way down, with short breaks between sets. Start with the weight you are comfortable with and try to fry you legs, usually it works!

[Mr. Hyde]

I know this is an old thread but im gonna post in it anyway. Try putting 5lb plates under each of your heals, focus on dropping you ass to the floor. I mean straight down and point your toes outward a bit. This is going to sound ridiculous but pretend that there is something right in between your heals and your gonna pick it up with your ass.......hahaha. My friend never squated because he couldnt excute the movement and that little bit of advice helped.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I have to warmup a lot, light, gradual stretching, 2 sets working the ROM with just the bar to depth, then a few progressively heavier wamups. Also, I'm tall with a long torso, long calves, so I have to take a wider stance, feet pointed out, and squat 'through' my legs, pushing butt back.. Hope something here might help.